1962 FORD THUNDERBIRD SPORTS ROADSTER

OVERVIEW

This 1962 Ford Thunderbird Sports Roadster is powered by a 390ci V8 crate engine mated to a three-speed Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission. Finished in Rangoon Red with a black power convertible top over a black vinyl interior, this classic T-bird is now offered by the seller with service records, original build sheet, engine build photos, owner's manual for electronic fuel injection system, and New York registration.

Highlights

• Performance-enhanced 390ci V8 crate engine 
• Mostly original according to seller 
• Power options including steering, front disc brakes, and convertible top 

Ownership History                                                                            

• Offered by a private seller 
• Current location: New York 

EXTERIOR

• Rangoon Red paint 
• Black power convertible top 
• Removable color-matched tonneau cover with built-in headrests 
• Hood scoop 
• Driver-side chrome mirror 
• Chrome brightwork 

Updates

• Exterior has been repainted in its original color 

WHEELS AND TIRES                                                                                   

• 14-inch Kelsey-Hayes chrome wire wheels
  • Spinner center caps
•  215/75 Coker Classic whitewall radial tires 

INTERIOR

• Black vinyl upholstery 
• Bucket seats
• Center console 
• Power steering 
• Column-mounted automatic shifter 
• Custom speaker system 
• Aftermarket JVC stereo
  • AM/FM
  • CD player
  • Auxiliary 

INSTRUMENTS

• Gauges
  • 120-mph speedometer
  • Temperature
  • Clock
  • Fuel
• Column-mounted AutoMeter 8,000-rpm tachometer 
• Odometer shows 48,961 miles
  • True mileage unknown 

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Engine

• 390ci V8
  • Crate engine 
  • Electronic fuel injection
  • Mallory distributor 
  • Aluminum radiator 
  • Electric fan 
  • Chrome valve covers 

Transmission

• Three-speed Cruise-O-Matic automatic 

Service History Highlights 

• Original Z-code 390ci V8 engine has been replaced 

UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST                              

• 3.00 gears
• Power front disc brakes 
• Dual exhaust system 

DATA PLATE DECODER 

• BODY, 76B - Tudor Sports Roadster 
• COLOR, J - Rangoon Red paint 
• DATE, 14F - June 14, 1962
• D.S.O., 31 - Cincinnati, OH 
• AXLE, 1 - 3.00 gears
• TRANS, 4 - Three-speed Cruise-O-Matic automatic 

KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS 

• Surface rust seen on undercarriage components 
• Minor paint bubbles on tonneau cover
• Tear seen on driver-side armrest 
• Cracks visible in the dashboard 
• Hole seen in rear window  

ITEMS INCLUDED WITH THE VEHICLE 

• Service records
  • Since 2009
• Original build sheet
• Engine build photos
• Owner's manual for electronic fuel injection system 

VIDEO 

• Seller has included multiple videos which show a walkaround inspection, cold start, driving footage, and convertible top operation.